"I resigned from OpenAI. I care deeply about the Robotics team and the work we built together. This wasn't an easy call. AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got."
"The company believes the agreement with the Pentagon creates a workable path for responsible national security uses of AI while making clear our red lines: no domestic surveillance and no autonomous weapons. It continued, saying the company recognized people have strong views about these issues and will continue to engage in discussion with employees, government, civil society and communities."
Caitlin Kalinowski, a senior member of OpenAI's robotics team, resigned on principle following the company's announcement of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to integrate AI systems into secure Defense Department computing systems. Kalinowski expressed concerns that policy guardrails around certain AI uses were not adequately defined before the agreement was revealed. She specifically highlighted surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization as lines requiring more deliberation. While emphasizing respect for leadership, Kalinowski stressed her concerns centered on process rather than individuals. OpenAI responded by stating the agreement establishes responsible national security AI uses with clear red lines prohibiting domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
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